Video games have been recognized as Digital Therapeutics for over a decade now. A meta study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh and republished by The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2013, revealed
Is World of Warcraft a viable therapeutic for managing stress? It depends who you are and why you use it. This very well constructed study looks primarily at females (82%)
A video game a day keeps the loneliness away. Study finds gaming reduces loneliness and depression in senior populations. This meta analysis, published in the MOJ Gerontology & Geriatrics, found
That is NOT Immersive! Study finds that VR breathing interventions are NOT more effective at improving mental health outcomes than non-VR alternatives. It seems that some in the digital therapeutic
Play Better, Work Better, Be Better: Why the masters of game design are also the masters of behavioral change. #powerofplay Game and experience driven play is showing itself to be an
Do video games alleviate loneliness? The answer is yes for those who are socially motivated players. What we are learning about the use of video games, or all media for
Blending Virtual Reality (VR) with psychedelic therapies shows great potential for mental health treatments. VR and psychedelics have each shown considerable capability to address mental health concerns. The possibilities in
Sneak Preview! Get the first look at this amazing review that details how video games use creative play to enhance brain plasticity and therapeutic response. This study is set to
A massive 116 study meta-review (from 2017!) reveals video games are capable of changing our brain shape and function. Marc Palaus and team reviewed 22 gaming studies exploring structural changes in
Winning The Game Against Depression: A Systematic Review of Video Games for the Treatment of Depressive Disorders This review offers a comprehensive picture of the effectiveness of video games, (including
Categorizing the many scientifically proven positive physical, emotional and social effects of video games. Steven Dekker & Chris ‘Locktree’ Slotboom‘s (2023) “Benefits of Recreational Gamingâ€, is literally the “DM’s guide†to finding
Exergaming is Improving Cognitive and Physical Function In People With Memory Issues and Dementia. The combination of motion and action based video games continues to show great promise as a